Accreditations

FIRAS

The use of any product can be undermined by poor application. As built-in Fire Protection is a safety critical trade, it is imperative that the installation of fire protection systems are closely monitored and checked. FIRAS is a third party accreditation and certification scheme for installers of built-in Fire Protection Systems and is accredited by UKAS to EN45011. This provides assurance to our customers that the correct systems are being installed with the required level of expertise, in accordance with the manufacturers test data to provide the required level of fire protection.

Fire Shield Limited is a certified member of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) which promotes professional standards in quality and performance and creates guidance for testing, assessment, inspection and installation of fire protection products. As part of this we are committed to achieve the highest standard and are pro-active in following the ASFP Code of Practice in relation to the supply and installation of passive fire protection products.

In order to become Achilles registered, Fire Shield has completed a rigorous audit to assess our capability, competence and compliance within the construction industry. This gives our customers an accurate picture of how we are helping to protect their business and ensuring that we comply with set legislation allowing Fire Shield to develop long-term mutually beneficial relationships with all our customers.

As CHAS approved, Fire Shield continually ensure the highest quality of workmanship while operating within strict Health & Safety guidelines. It also offers our clients the ability to reduce duplication of compliance and as such the confidence and trust to ensure that we have specific health and safety arrangements to the industry standard.

CSCS Certificates of Commitment are awarded to companies that have shown a level of commitment to CSCS and/or its affiliated Schemes. This commitment is determined by the proportion of the company's onsite workers who hold full CSCS or affiliated cards that are valid and current. CSCS cards provide a consistent method to check our operative's competency levels before allowing them access to sites.